
Michelle Shapiro
Functional/ integrative Registered Dietitian who has helped over 3,000 clients transform their health over the past 11 years. Founder of an NYC-based virtual private practice.
Top 10 podcasts with Michelle Shapiro
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 22min
MCAS, POTS & Histamine Intolerance: Hidden Drivers of Chronic Symptoms | Michelle Shapiro, RD
Michelle Shapiro, a skilled functional Registered Dietitian, dives deep into the nexus of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), POTS, and histamine intolerance. She highlights the often-misdiagnosed nature of these conditions and shares insights from her extensive experience. Listeners learn about the critical role of nervous system regulation and how dietary choices impact symptoms. Shapiro emphasizes the importance of muscle building for recovery and reveals surprising connections between hormones and histamine. This informative discussion provides hope and practical strategies for managing chronic health issues.

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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 10min
The Root Cause of Reflux with Michelle Shapiro, RD
Michelle Shapiro, RD, delves into the complexities of reflux treatment, discussing symptoms, causes, and the impact of pregnancy on reflux. She explores the connection between stress, thyroid health, and the importance of listening to your body. Topics include managing stomach acid levels, strategies for reflux relief, and the interplay of thyroid health and digestion. The podcast also covers circadian histamine release, stress management for reflux, and the influence of posture, fascia, and the vagus nerve on digestion.

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May 13, 2024 • 2h 13min
Why Histamine Intolerance May Be at the Root of Your Unexplained Symptoms | Michelle Shapiro, RD
Functional dietitian Michelle Shapiro discusses histamine intolerance, the connection to MCAS, and the challenges of diagnosis. She shares her own journey with mysterious symptoms post-COVID and mold exposure, highlighting the immune system's role in overdrive. Topics include long COVID implications, the physical manifestations of histamine intolerance, and the interconnected nature of conditions like POTS and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 26min
Chronic Disease Is On The Rise. Here’s Why + What We Can Do (MCAS, Long Covid, Autoimmune Disease, & More)
In this engaging discussion, Michelle Shapiro, an integrative dietitian and host of Quiet the Diet, delves into the alarming rise of chronic illnesses. She explains the links between our immune systems, modern diets, and environmental factors. Michelle shares practical tools for managing conditions like long COVID and autoimmune diseases, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment. With insights on hydration, mindset transformation, and the impact of community support, she offers a holistic approach to health that resonates with those navigating chronic health challenges.

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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 31min
The Number One Food For Maintaining Fat Loss And How To Sustain A Healthy Weight And Body Composition With Michelle Shapiro
Michelle Shapiro shares her weight loss journey and emphasizes the importance of sustainable weight loss with compassion and healthy habits. Topics include misconceptions about weight loss, protein's role in body composition, metabolism changes during weight loss, navigating weight loss pitfalls, and the impact of intermittent fasting on women's health.

Oct 3, 2025 • 12min
812. Blood Sugar, Cortisol + The 30/30 Rule
In a spirited chat, Michelle Shapiro, a functional registered dietitian from NYC, dives into the intricate link between weight loss and emotional health. She shares the importance of a 30-gram protein breakfast for stabilizing blood sugar and curbing cravings throughout the day. Michelle also explains the 30/30 rule, combining protein and carbs for optimal morning energy. Plus, she discusses the dual nature of caffeine—its benefits for some and drawbacks for others—alongside fascinating insights on cortisol's role in food choices and emotions.

Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 23min
The REAL Science of Eating Well: Cutting Through Social Media Confusion To Find YOUR Best Diet
Michelle Shapiro, RD, shares insights on creating a healthy diet, navigating social media nutrition, and debunking food myths. Topics include calories, energy, metabolic health, gut health, glyphosate concerns, seed oils, elimination diets, trauma's impact on diet, bloat remedies, protein intake, and more.

Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 40min
Forever Strong: Elevate Your Game with the Best in the Business
In this podcast, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon interviews experts on physical and mental strength. Topics include celebrating wins, embracing challenges, and serving others; unleashing your potential; the surprising way to increase growth opportunities; the importance of gratitude and teamwork; finding inspiration and maintaining accountability; challenges in running fitness clubs; finding opportunities after getting fired; embracing little wins and finding motivation; the unknown attributes of success; building relationships and supporting others; finding authentic relationships for success; the power of enthusiasm.

Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 43min
CAN WEIGHT LOSS & BODY POSITIVITY COEXIST? - Michelle Shapiro on restrictive diets, the “right way” to lose weight, and functional nutrition for anxiety & gut health
Holistic RD Michelle Shapiro, Queen of the Middle Ground, discusses weight loss, body positivity, and functional nutrition. She shares her journey losing 100lbs the wrong way, the root causes of anxiety and digestive disorders, and the misconceptions around intuitive eating. The podcast explores the gut-brain connection, the impact of certain fibers on IBS, and the role of practitioners in functional nutrition. They also delve into the importance of eating enough, managing internal voices, and the challenges of weight stigma in the body positivity movement.

Feb 28, 2023 • 1h 22min
How to Love Food and Lose Weight | Michelle Shapiro RD
In this enlightening discussion, Michelle Shapiro, an Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC, shares her expertise on approaching weight loss with love and body neutrality. She reveals why extreme diets fail and champions the idea that no food is inherently good or bad. Michelle explores the connection between nutrition and mental health, emphasizing intuitive eating and individualized dietary plans. With insights on emotional resilience around food, she promotes a compassionate, holistic approach to health that empowers clients to embrace their journeys.